Why is skin grafting necessary after burns?
Disease description:
A friend of mine had an accident recently, resulting in skin burns. I recently heard that he needs a skin graft. Why is skin grafting necessary after burns?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Fengyong
Skin grafting is generally required after burns when the patient's dermal layer has been completely destroyed and cannot heal on its own, necessitating grafting for repair. It may also be needed if the burn area is extensive, resulting in prolonged natural healing time, or if there is a high risk of hypertrophic scarring after wound closure. In such cases, skin grafting is necessary to achieve proper wound repair.
